#93AC71 color
The hex color #93AC71 is a desaturated yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 57.6% red, 67.5% green and 44.3% blue (147, 172, 113).
Its hue angle is 85°, with 26% saturation and 56% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 15% cyan, 0% magenta, 34% yellow and 33% black.
The closest named color is Green Tea Mochi (#90A96E), a difference of 0.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.38:1).
#93AC71 color codes
| HEX | #93AC71 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(147, 172, 113) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(57.6%, 67.5%, 44.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(85, 26%, 56%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(85, 34%, 67%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(15%, 0%, 34%, 33%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(67.2, -19.09, 27.58) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(67.2, 33.54, 124.68) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(29.765, 36.9, 21.174) | |
| Decimal | 9677937 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #93AC71, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #93AC71 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.38:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.51:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #93AC71 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.51:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.38:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #93AC71 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b2a56dProtanopia
no red cones#aea374Deuteranopia
no green cones#96a79dTritanopia
no blue cones#a4a4a4Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #93ac71; }
.text { color: #93ac71; }
.border { border: 2px solid #93ac71; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(147 172 113 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #93ac71, #75ac71); }
Similar colors
#90a96eGreen Tea Mochi#99aa66Gallant Green#8ba85fMatcha#88aa77Lush Fields#9faf6cMatcha Mecha#89a068Buckingham Gardens#a1b670Around the Gills#8ba477Succulent Greenhouse
Questions
- What color is #93AC71?
- #93AC71 is a desaturated yellow-green, closest to the named color Green Tea Mochi. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #93AC71?
- The RGB value is 147, 172, 113: 147 red, 172 green and 113 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #93AC71?
- The complementary color is #8A71AC, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #93AC71?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 8.38:1 and white text 2.51:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.